[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E368-E369]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING OUR 2026 SPRING INTERN CLASS

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                            HON. VINCE FONG

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2026

  Mr. FONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
incredible interns who dedicated their spring to serving the people of 
California's 20th District. From my district offices in Bakersfield and 
Clovis, to my office in Washington, D.C., these students exemplified a 
commitment to public service, working tirelessly for the good of the 
office and our constituents. From the beginning, they were willing to 
learn and proved to be both diligent and intelligent throughout their 
internships. Every time we interacted, it showed me what we have to 
look forward to from the next generation. At a time when many young 
Americans are avoiding politics, these interns chose to face it head on 
and came out stronger for it, with knowledge and experience that will 
carry them forward.
  As their spring internships wind down, I want to sincerely express my 
gratitude to Christian Salyers and Sophie Newfield for their service in 
my Bakersfield, California office, to Rayne Hardy for her service in my 
Clovis, California office, and to Triniti Gregg, William MacLean, and 
Bode Gower for their contributions to my Washington, D.C. office. The 
work done by each of them has helped my team's efforts more than I can 
say, and I trust that the skills and educational experiences they have 
gained will guide them toward continued success in their future 
endeavors. I look forward to seeing where their paths lead, and hope 
those paths include a continued dedication to serving others.

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